Stress Coat is a water conditioner suitable for
water gardens and ponds containing fish and plants. Stress Coat contains Aloe
Vera, which acts as a liquid bandage, to protect and heal damaged fish tissue.
Goldfish and koi secrete a mucoprotein protective slime coating that covers the
scales and skin. This slime coat acts as a defense against invasion by
bacterial, parasitic and fungal pathogens. Essential electrolytes necessary for
osmoregulation are lost through breaks that may occur in the skin and slime
coat, causing dangerous stress. Open wounds and abrasions caused by handling,
netting, and breeding behavior are readily attacked by disease organisms,
resulting in further stress and disease. Stress Coat forms a synthetic slime
coating on the skin of fish, replacing the natural slime coat and easing stress.

Stress Coat instantly removes chlorine and heavy metals such as copper
and zinc from tap water. Stress Coat also removes chloramines by breaking the
chlorine-ammonia bond. The effectiveness of Stress Coat with Aloe Vera has been
proven by independent studies conducted at the University of Georgia, School of
Veterinary Medicine.

Researchers found that Stress Coat helped heal
wounds and speed tissue regrowth. Dr John Gratzek summarizes the results:
"Personally, I am satisfied with the results since my initial thoughts were
skeptical to say the least. These definite statements can be made without
equivocation: Stress Coat in no way harms aquarium fish, alters pH, or affects
the biological filter. No ammonia or nitrite was detected in the test aquariums.
The results indicated that the Stress Coat formula reduced the wound size
compared to untreated fish tissue." Aloe Vera is high in mucopolysaccharides, an
essential component of many tissues and believed to help in the healing process.
The glycoproteins Aloctin A and Aloctin B are also present and identified as the
probable tissue-healers.

Product Description:

Conditions tap water.

Instantly removes chlorine and heavy metals
such as copper and zinc from tap water.

Q. When should you use Stress Coat?A. Stress Coat should be used whenever you change or add water, add new fish, or anytime fish become stressed.

Q. Does Stress Coat neutralize chlorine and chloramine?
A.
Yes. A single dose of Pond Care Stress Coat instantly neutralizes 3 ppm
chlorine and 1 ppm chloramine.Q. Does Stress Coat detoxify heavy metals?
A. Yes. One dose of PondCare Stress Coat detoxifies .6 ppm (mg/L) heavy metals.
Q. Why does Stress Coat contain Aloe?
A. While not a medication, Stress Coat with Aloe has been independently proven to promote the healing of damaged fish tissue. The Stress Coat formula contains Aloe gel, taken from the inside of the Aloe plant's leaves.
Q. Someone told me Aloe will kill fish. Is this true?
A. No. The Aloe gel in Stress Coat is real Aloe, not synthetic, not Aloe skin, or "derived" aloe (which has none of the properties of real Aloe). Stress Coat with Aloe is not harmful to fish.
Q. Will Stress Coat change the pH?
A. No.
Q. Can Stress Coat be used with fish and plants?
A. Yes. Stress Coat can be used in koi ponds, goldfish pools, and water gardens. PondCare Stress Coat can be added to ponds containing aquatic plants including water lilies, lotus, water lettuce, and bog plants.
Q. I accidentally over-dosed my fish with Stress Coat. Should I worry?
A. No. Stress Coat will not harm the fish.
Q. Can Stress Coat be used with fish medications?
A. Stress Coat is compatible with all of PondCare medications.Q. Wildlife frequently visit my pond. Can I use Stress Coat?
A. Yes.